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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My child is “high stats” from a strong private school (stats fall within the 25-75th percentile for top colleges). DC is also a legacy at one of said ridiculously selective colleges (think, HYPS).

But…DC has very average ECs. Their not going to be an athletic recruit, nor will they have national recognition in anything (excluding possibly NMSF). It’s obviously too late to have put a violin in their hand at age 3, and DC will never write a novel.

If you were in the same boat, can you give your honest take on how much legacy status helped? We are not a “development case,” but have donated modest amounts since college graduation.[/quote]

OP, can you come back and share if your DC applies early to the legacy school and if they get accepted/denied? I will do the same. Mine has the GPA and the ECs/awards, I think, but the SATs might hold them back. Studying for August exam. Public school, humanities major [/quote]

NP. My DC has the stats to get into Duke, and I am an alum. 2 kids got in this year from their NOVA public HS, one legacy and and not sure about the other. They will apply ED this fall but under no illusions about getting in. I'll post back too. I am not going to be crushed if not accepted. [/quote]

How involved are you at Duke both financially and otherwise (interviewing, reunions, etc.)? Duke is pretty loyal to alums, though it is far from a sure thing.

Smart to manage your child's expectations. I have seen too many kids think they were guaranteed as a legacy and then be crushed when they don't get in.[/quote]

I am a little involved, not a lot. I give regularly but less than $1000 a year, so not enough to make a difference. I loved my time at Duke, but given our great in-state options in Virginia, it is hard to swallow $90k+ tuition for 4 years. [/quote]

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